The traffic rules & regulations in the UAE includes a detailed parking system which if violated; drivers can pay a hefty amount of fine. According to the old system, parking zones in Dubai are divided into A, B, E and F. Zone E includes parking at the Deira Fish Market and Zone F refers to parking in the TECOM (Barsha Heights) area.
The new parking tariff system in Dubai is divided into three categories:
| Zone | Inclusions | Tariff | Timing |
| ZONE A | Roadside parking in commercial areas and are to remain the same. Drivers with seasonal | 4 AED per hour; 8 AED for two hours; 12 AED for three hours; 16 AED for four hours; | Timings 8 am to 10 pm with no break between 1pm to 4pm like before |
| ZONE B | All parking lots in commercial zones and drivers holding seasonal cards for this zone can park in zones B and D. | 3 AED per hour, 6 AED for two hours 8 AED for three hours 12 AED for four hours, 15 AED for five hours 20 AED for 24 hours | Timings 8am to 10pm with no break between 1pm to 4pm like before |
| Zone | Inclusions | Tariff | Timing |
| ZONE C | Covers roadside parking in non-commercial areas | 2 AED per hour, 5 AED for two hours 8 AED for three hours 11 AED for four hours *half an hour for 2 AED | Timings 8am to 10pm with no break between 1pm to 4pm like before |
| ZONE D | Covers all parking lots in non-commercial areas. | 2 AED per hour 5 AED for two hours 8 AED for three hours 10 AED for 24 hours | Timings 8am to 10pm with no break between 1pm to 4pm like before |
| Zone | Inclusions | Tariff | Timing |
| ZONE E (previously Deira Fish Market) | The new market is called Waterfront Market | Underground parking (free) and public parking (payable) | Timings 8am to 10pm with no break between 1pm to 4pm like before |
| ZONE F | This is the dedicated parking code for parking in Tecom areas. | Tariff Dh2 per hour, Dh5 for two hours, Dh8 for three hours, Dh11 for four hours | Timings 8am to 6pm with no break between 1pm to 4pm like before |
| ZONE G | includes the paid parking areas in Downtown Dubai | This Timings 8am to 10pm with no break between 1pm to 4pm like before |
You can also renew or buy new seasonal parking card. The RTA provides service to customers so they can purchase the Seasonal Parking Permits through the online site.
The new seasonal card rates for roadside parking are 1,400 AED for three months
2,500 AED for six months and 4,500 AED for one year
The new rates for seasonal parking cards for parking lots are 700 AED for three months
1,300 AED for six months and 2,500 AED for one year.
In the new parking tariff system, paid parking zones are categorised into two and payments are according to these specific categories.
Deira
Abu Hail, Hor Al Anz, Al Baraha, Al Muteena, Al Khabaisi, Al Muraqqabat, Riqqa Al Buteen, Port Saeed, Al Riqqa, Naif, Ayal Nasir, Deira Fish Market, Al Ras and Al Buteen.
Bur Dubai
On the Bur Dubai side, areas like Al Shindagha, Al Souq Al Kabeer, Al Hamriya, Umm Hurair 1,2, Oud Metha, Al Karama, Al Mankhool, Al Raffa, Al Hudaiba, Al Kifaf, 2nd December street, and the sector between Dubai World Trade Centre and Interchange One on Shaikh Zayed Road
Jumeirah
Jumeirah Beach Residence and the JBR Walk, 308th street and Al Saada street, parallel to Shaikh Zayed Road between Dubai World Trade Centre and Interchange One.
B. Category Two
It includes the rest of Dubai and rates are expected to remain the same as before. Tariff has increased to 5 AED per hour from 3 AED per hour for RTA multi-storey parking lots.
You can pay for parking in Dubai using 6 different ways:
1. You can buy your ticket using coins at the nearest paid parking machine.
2. You can also use a prepaid card available at supermarkets and grocery stores in denominations of 30 AED and 100 AED. Seasonal parking cards are available in different values and periods of validity. Cards fall into A, B, and T categories.
3. These are available in three-month, six-month and annual validity.
4.Send an SMS to 7275 using mParking in the following format: number plate-space-area code-number of hours (eg: A12345 319B 2). 5. You can opt for hourly alerts for renewing your parking tickets at an extra charge of 30 fils per SMS.
6. You can also use your Nol card to buy your parking ticket and the amount will be deducted from the card balance.
SEE ALSO: How to Pay Parking by SMS in Abu Dhabi (Mawaqif)
1. Parking illegally 500 AED
2. Parking in loading and unloading areas 200 AED
3. Parking on the left-hand shoulder of road in prohibited areas 1000 AED
4. Parking without securing the car Dh500
5. Parking behind vehicles and blocking their movement 500 AED
6. Parking in fire hydrant places, spaces allocated for people with special needs and ambulance parking 1000 AED
See the complete list of Dubai traffic fines here.
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I want to park in zone C for 24hours. How much the charges and how can I pay can I insert the total amount together
By Dileep (Jun, 2020) |
Same q . How to pay for 24 hrs in zone c. I am having exam at near gulf news building so need atleast 11 hours parking. Its zone c . Can any 1 guide me plz
By Rizwan Shabir (Oct, 2020) |
Using a parking permit for Tecom Multi-storey parking, can I park my vehicle at any vacant space on any level of the parking building?
By Sheryl Rodriguez (Nov, 2019) |
Is on Thursday night after 9 pm parking is free ?
By Sanimilyas (Sep, 2019) |
I have a question, i park in 319D for 24hours which is i pay 10dirhams, if a park again in 318D in the same day, i should pay again or i can used my first payment in 319D? Waiting for your reply.
Thanks.
By Ann Bless Opalla (Jun, 2019) |
Hi, you have to pay seperately and the Rta inspector checks the validation of your parking as per zone number.
By Anand (Oct, 2019) |
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Can we park 3 ton pick-up truck like mitsubishi canter in deira or bur dubai.
By Addamzaad (Nov, 2024) |